Registered Professional Nurse II (90%), Honokaa Hospital

Registered Professional Nurse II (90%), Honoka'a Hospital Honoka'a Hospital - Honokaa, HI 96727

Posted:

05/28/2026

Employment:

100% FTE, Full-Time with

Benefits Pay:

$83,354.40 per

Year Department:

SNF-ICF (351-6600)

Experience:

Intermediate Job Description Join Honoka'a Hospital and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi. The Registered Professional Nurse II is under the immediate supervision of a higher level registered professional nurse, receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies and procedures and nursing care techniques; develops and/or implements nursing care plans for assigned patients or clients; provides nursing care, treatment services and/or health education information. Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive nursing care across Long-Term Care, SNF/ICF, Acute, and ER settings, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, coordination of care, and discharge teaching. Maintain nursing standards, follow organizational policies/procedures, ensure safety and infection-control compliance, and accurately document all observations, assessments, and interventions. Coordinate and communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents/patients, and families; provide clear shift reports and utilize teaching opportunities to support patient understanding and continuity of care. Participate in ongoing professional development, staff education, quality improvement activities, and uphold confidentiality, cultural competence, customer service standards, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

 To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

EDUCATION

 Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor's Degree is highly desirable. Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma) should be submitted with the application to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted. However, HHSC reserves the right to request an official copy.

EXPERIENCE

 None required.

CERTIFICATION

 Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is required within one (1) month of appointment and non-violent crisis intervention certification within one (1) month of appointment.

LICENSURE

 A valid State of Hawaii as a Registered Nurse is required. Evidence of licensure is required with the application. Company Description As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org. Benefits 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years

• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Employee Assistance Program Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
• Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.

0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE. Pre-Employment Health Requirements Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. Equal Opportunity Employer The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shift Details Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7. This 2025 video features highlight from the last year across our organization in the East Hawaii Region that includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka`a Hospital, Ka`u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, and our network of primary and specialty care clinics under the East Hawaii Health Clinics umbrella. You will learn about our developments in construction, improvements in quality of care, new services and providers, as well as, what's ahead. We conclude this yearbook with a tribute to our healthcare champion Dr. Judith "Fitz" FitzGerald.